Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort Opens

(4/3/2010)

The former Le Meridien Nirwana Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors as the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, effective April 1, 2010.

Shown on balidiscovery.com are pictures of guests and staff marking the first day of operations for the newly inaugurated Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort. Pictures are Scott Swank, Pan Pacific Senior Vice President Operations welcoming the first guest and pictures of the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Team.

Located in Tabanan, West Bali, and owned by Owned by PT Bali Nirwana Resort (BNR), the 103-hectare integrated resort boasts 278 rooms, including luxury suites and villas, the a range of recreational and banquet facilities, including indoor and outdoor meeting spaces for up to 300 guests.

Central to the resorts strong public appeal is its lush 18-hole world class Greg Norman Golf Course, dubbed "Best Course in Asia, Best Course in Indonesia" and "Asia's Leading Golf Resort" in the recent World Travel Awards.

As part of the welcome extended under its new branding and management, guests were greeted with a celebratory champagne toast during breakfast followed by a Gebogan ceremony replete with offerings of flowers, fruits, and cakes to mark the special day. Later, an evening cocktail was hosted with business partners, guests, hotel associates, local community representatives and government officials.

Over the coming 12-18 months, the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort will undertake a number of enhancements to its rooms, restaurants and gardens. Pan Pacific's signature Pacific Club, an exclusive, premier executive club where guests can enjoy butler service access to a Pacific Lounge and its amenities, will also feature at the resort.

"Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort will be a brand-defining resort for the Pan Pacific brand as we seek to expand the resorts segment in our portfolio," said A. Patrick Imbardelli, President and CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. "With the various resort enhancements, the focus is on providing an integrated holistic guest experience for anyone who walks through the doors of the resort, thereby fulfilling our vision of creating memorable hotel experiences."

Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is Pan Pacific Hotel Group's second hotel in Indonesia. The Group also operates an award-winning ski resorts Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre and Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside in Canada.